hook norton twelve days english christmas ale
December 30th, 2007 by don
The Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire, England was founded in 1849 and is still going strong today. It is the only brewery in the UK that remains powered by a steam-engine.
The twelve days ale pours a clear brown and has a sweet aroma. It starts with a sweet malt flavor and a definite nuttiness, with a hint of what tasted to me like plums. The bitterness of the hops that follows even seems to have a sweet quality. It is a very smooth and easy-drinking ale, especially considering its 5.5% ABV, and it gets even smoother as it warms. I wish I had twelve more bottles of Twelve Days. Highly recommended.
